Ft Lauderdale Real Estate Review

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Sept. 29, 2016

Open House Oct 1st

59 Castle Harbor Isle Dr - Open House

October 1st from 11am to 4pm

 

3 Bedroom, 3 bath home with 132 feet of waterfront in Bermuda Riviera.

Asking $1,249,000

View the complete listing details here.  

Directions: Take N Ocean Blvd (A1A) to NE 40th St.. Go west to NE 34th Ave. Go North To Castle Harbor Isle Dr. Follow the signs to 59 Castle Harbor Isle Dr.

 

 

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By Tom Day

You can reach me 954-895-2431

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Sept. 20, 2016

59 Castle Harbor Isle Dr - Just Listed in Bermuda Riviera

I just listed a three bedroom home in Bermuda Riviera. It features:

  • 132 ft of prime waterfront
  • Ocean access with no fixed bridges
  • Professional decorated and furnished
  • Swimming pool
  • Updated kitchens and baths
  • Marble tile floors

See the compete listing details and more photos here.

  

Tom Day

Serving The Greater Fort Lauderdale area since 2006

You can reach me 954-895-2431

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Sept. 4, 2016

Palm Aire Market Report Aug 2016

Home sales in Palm Aire Country Club continues to be steady through the summer months. The number of listed properties for sale has has fallen again, trend that has been going on for most of the year. As of the beginning of Sept. there are 237 homes for sale in Palm Aire Country Club.  That is a 3% reduction in inventory over last month and a 22% reduction since March 2016. At the current sales rate there is 6 months worth of inventory.

During the month of Aug there were 37 home sales in Palm Aire. The highest price paid during that time was $225,000 for a 3 bedroom unit in building 122.  

 

 

The lowest price paid was $64,000 for a one bedroom, one bath unit in building 4. 

The median sales price during the month of Aug 2016 was $135,000.

The average days on market was 144.

See homes for sale in Palm Aire here.

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Aug. 23, 2016

545 Oaks Lane Apt 308 Just Listed

I just listed a newly remodeled condo at 545 Oaks Lane Apt 308, in the Palm Aire Country Club community of Pompano Beach, FL.

The unit has

  • New modern cabinetry
  • Granite counter tops
  • New Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Impact Resistant Glass Windows

In addition the unit has a view of the Oaks Course at Palm Aire Country Club. It has a washer and dryer in the unit and its ready for the new owner to move right in.

THE ASKING PRICE IS $175,900

For a showing please call me at 954-895-2431

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Tom Day

Serving The Greater Fort Lauderdale area since 2006

You can reach me 954-895-2431

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Aug. 15, 2016

3800 Oaks Clubhouse Dr Apt 502 Just Listed

 

I just listed a newly remodeled condo at 3800 Oaks Clubhouse Dr Apt 502, in the Palm Aire Country Club community of Pompano Beach, FL.

The unit has

  • New tile floors throughout
  • New modern cabinetry
  • Quartz counter tops
  • New Stainless Steel Appliances
  • New Air conditioner
  • New Hot Water Heater

In addition the unit has a great southeast view of the Oaks Course at Palm Aire Country Club from the top floor of the building. It has a washer and dryer in the unit and its ready for the new owner to move right in.

THE ASKING PRICE IS $195,000

For a showing please call me at 954-895-2431

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Tom Day

Serving The Greater Fort Lauderdale area since 2006

You can reach me 954-895-2431

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July 7, 2016

4433 SW 11th Place is Closed!

On July 6th 4433 SW 11th Place, Deerfield Beach was sold.  The 2 bedroom townhouse is located in the Waterways community, a sub-division of single family homes and townhouses off of SW 10th Street and south of Quiet Waters Park.

The home was listed for $185,000 and I was able to negotiate a 7% reduction in the price for my client. 

I have more buyers seeking homes in the area. If you are considering selling your home please contact me. I have been helping buyers and sellers for over 10 years in Broward County.

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4556 N Ocean Dr Apt 4 is Sold!

 

 

Tom Day

Serving The Greater Fort Lauderdale area since 2006

You can reach me 954-895-2431

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Posted in Home Selling, Just Sold
June 21, 2016

111 Gardens Dr Apt 202 is Sold!

On Monday June 20th my listing at 111 Gardens Dr. Apt 202 closed and is now sold. It was purchased via auction.com for $96,018 including the buyers auction premium. It was a cash sale. The property was a bank owned foreclosure. The unit has 2 bedrooms and 2 bath and is 1090 square feet. 

The unit was in mostly original condition and the bank got a very god price for it. The new owner paid cash for it and its intended use is unknown.

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Tom Day

Serving The Greater Fort Lauderdale area since 2006

You can reach me 954-895-2431

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Posted in Foreclosures, Just Sold
June 11, 2016

Palm Aire Market Report May 2016

Home sales in Palm Aire Country Club continue to remain consistent during the first part of 2016.  As of the beginning of June there are 285 homes for sale in Palm Aire Country Club.  That is a 5% reduction in inventory over last month. At the current sales rate there is 8 months worth of inventory.

During the month of April there were 35 home sales in Palm Aire. The highest price paid during that time was $305,000 for a single family foreclosure on Estate Drive.  

 

 

The lowest price paid was $69,000 for a one bedroom, one bath unit in building 6. 

The median sales price during the month of March 2016 was $145,000.

The average days on market was 114.

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Tom Day

Serving The Greater Fort Lauderdale area since 2006

You can reach me 954-895-2431

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June 8, 2016

Riva - Luxury Waterfront Condo in Fort Lauderdale

Riva is Italian for "riverside". This new condo building is situated on 400 feet of waterfront on the west side of Intracoastal Waterway just north of Sunrise Blvd in Fort Lauderdale.

The 100 unit building has units from 1500 square feet to over 2500 square feet with large terraces that are 15 feet wide and up to 75 feet long. There are 10 different floor plans to choose from.

They feature:

  • 15-story tower offers ocean-to-sunset views, overlooking the waterways, beaches and skyline of Fort Lauderdale;  residences on floors 5-14 plus penthouse levels
  • Private elevator access
  • 9’ ceiling heights
  • Tinted, energy-efficient, impact- resistant windows and glass doors
  • Pre-wired for high-speed internet, cable tv and data/voice
  • Energy-efficient air heating and cooling system
  • Exceptionally large and livable outdoor terraces, deeper and wider with dimensions up to 13 feet deep and 72 feet long, offering both sunrise and sunset views
  • “Summer Kitchen” on outdoor terraces, with built-in grill and counter/storage
  • Finished “decorator ready”
  • Sub-Zero/Wolf premium appliance package with gas cooktop
  • Imported Italian-design cabinetry
  • Stone counter with undermount sinks

The building feature include:

  • 250-foot landscaped entry drive to riverside lobby
  • Site is approximately 2 acres, on west bank of the Middle River, across from the 20-acre George English Park, just north of Sunrise Blvd and Galleria Mall
  • Porte cochere entry with fountain and valet service
  • 60-foot wide, glass-walled, river-view lobby with reception/security desk, attended 24/7
  • Lobby-level cafe overlooking river
  • 400-foot landscaped park along the bank of the river, with seating, gardens and walkway
  • Private boat slips and dock for residents, accommodating boats up to 30 feet
  • Recreation dock for kayakers and paddle boarders, on-site watersports club with rentals
  • “The RIVA Water Taxi”, a private residents’ boat service to take you across the river for tennis
  • in the park, lunch at Galleria, or a sunset cruise
  • Reserved garage parking
  • Wifi in all public areas

And much more.

The principal developer of the project is Bradley Deckelbaum. He is the fourth generation of his developer family, continuing a 100-year legacy from Canada to Florida. The family has completed over 2,000 homes in Florida, with a value in excess of $800 million. Some of the best-known recent communities include Bellaria, on the ocean in Palm Beach, Renaissance, on the ocean in Hollywood, and Le Rive, on the Intracoastal in Ft. Lauderdale.

For more information about this wonderful new development in Fort Lauderdale Call 954-895-2431 

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Tom Day

Serving The Greater Fort Lauderdale area since 2006

You can reach me 954-895-2431

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June 5, 2016

2206 S Cypress Bend Dr Apt 701 - Just Listed

I just listed a 1400 square foot condo in the Cypress Bend community of Pompano Beach. 

The condo is recently painted and move in ready. It has tile floors with carpet in the bedrooms. Small pets under 20 pounds are allowed. It is a corner unit so it has plenty of light. It has full sized washer and dryer in the unit and it over looks the Cypress Creek. It is closed to the 3 golf courses at Palm Aire Country Club and walking distance to Pompano Park and Casino.

See all the listing details here.

The Asking Price is $139,900.

 

Tom Day

Serving The Greater Fort Lauderdale area since 2006

You can reach me 954-895-2431

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Posted in Just Listed